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COP

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has experienced a 15.79% increase in short interest since the last report, with 13.04 million shares sold short, representing 1.1% of available shares. It would take about 2.71 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. ConocoPhillips has a lower short interest compared to its peer group average of 6.43%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 8:15 pm

ENR

Energizer Holdings (NYSE:ENR) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a recent shift towards a more bearish sentiment. The average 12-month price target for ENR has been lowered to $35.5, a 4.05% decrease from the previous target of $37.00. Analysts from firms including Barclays, UBS, Truist Securities, RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan have adjusted their ratings and price targets. Energizer's financial performance shows a lower market capitalization compared to industry averages, modest revenue growth, below-average net margin, ROE, and ROA, and a high debt-to-equity ratio.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 8:01 pm

PANW

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) has received diverse analyst ratings over the last three months, with a shift towards more bullish sentiment in the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target for PANW has increased by 6.36% to $294.86, with a high estimate of $350.00 and a low of $260.00. Several analysts have raised their price targets, while a few have lowered or maintained them. The company's financial performance is strong, with a revenue growth rate of 20.13%, a net margin of 10.34%, an ROE of 9.91%, an ROA of 1.33%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 8:01 pm

EL

Estee Lauder Cos (NYSE:EL) received mixed analyst ratings with 13 analysts offering their perspectives. The average 12-month price target is $143.15, a 21.09% decrease from the previous $181.40. Analysts' actions include raising, lowering, and maintaining ratings and price targets. Estee Lauder operates globally in the prestige beauty market and has shown a -10.48% revenue decline as of September 30, 2023. The company has a high net margin and ROE but carries a substantial debt-to-equity ratio of 1.9.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 8:00 pm

VTR

Ventas (NYSE:VTR) has been analyzed by 4 analysts, showing a positive trend with 2 bullish and 2 somewhat bullish ratings. The average 12-month price target is $51.75, up from the previous $48.50. Analysts from B of A Securities, Mizuho, Wells Fargo, and Wedbush have adjusted their price targets, with the highest being $56.00 and the lowest at $47.00. Ventas's financials show a strong market presence with a market cap above industry benchmarks, impressive revenue growth of 10.85%, but challenges in profitability and asset utilization with a net margin of -6.19% and ROA of -0.28%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 8:00 pm

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Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

January 16, 2024 | 7:49 pm

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U.S. stocks fell with the Dow Jones down 0.93%, NASDAQ down 0.58%, and S&P 500 down 0.66%. PNC Financial Services reported Q4 earnings with revenue at $5.36 billion, surpassing the $5.29 billion consensus, and adjusted EPS of $3.16, above the $2.94 consensus. DatChat shares surged 53% due to a proposed spin-off, HomeStreet gained 44% after announcing a merger with FirstSun Capital Bancorp, and Phunware jumped 282%. Allakos shares plummeted 57% after failing phase 2 trial endpoints, Applied Digital fell 21% on poor financial results, and Leggett & Platt dropped 8% due to a restructuring plan. Gold and oil prices declined, while silver and copper had mixed results. European stocks closed mostly lower, and Asian markets also saw declines, except for China's Shanghai Composite which rose slightly.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

January 16, 2024 | 7:14 pm

TAP

Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:TAP) has received consistent 'Hold' ratings from five analysts in the past three months, with no change in sentiment in the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target for TAP has risen to $64.4, up from $61.00, with a high estimate of $70.00 and a low of $58.00. Analysts from Barclays, HSBC, Jefferies, Wedbush, and Deutsche Bank have provided recent evaluations, with some adjusting their price targets. Molson Coors, known for brands like Miller and Coors, has shown a revenue growth of 12.37% and a high net margin of 13.06%, but faces challenges with a below-average ROA and high debt-to-equity ratio.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 7:01 pm

BXP

Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) received mixed analyst ratings over the last three months, with 1 bullish and 3 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target for BXP is now $73.5, up 12.21% from the previous $65.50. Analysts from Truist Securities and Piper Sandler adjusted their price targets, while Jefferies raised their target significantly. Boston Properties has shown a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 4.27% as of September 30, 2023, but has a negative net margin of -13.57% and an ROE of -1.89%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is high at 2.69.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm

KMB

Five analysts have updated their ratings on Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) over the past three months, with a mix of opinions. The average 12-month price target is now $126.2, up from $125.50, with a high estimate of $146.00 and a low of $115.00. Analysts' actions include both upgrades and downgrades, reflecting a nuanced view of the company's prospects. Kimberly-Clark's financials show strong net margin and ROE but a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating potential financial risk.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm